chapter 16 Flashcards
what is a percussion test
tapping the bone to assess the possibility of a fracture
what is a compression test
compression above and below a injury site to assess the possibility of a fracture
what is the apprehension test
movement of a joint while observing the patient for signs of pain and increased joint laxity to assess joint stability
what is the acromioclavicular test
downward distraction of the humerus to assess stability or the possibility of a sprain of the ac joint
what is the sulcus test
downward distraction of the humerus to assess stability or the possibility of a sprain to the glenohumeral joint
what is impingement
compression of soft tissue between the ends of two or more bones due to tissue inflammation or bone displacement
what is the speed test
stretching or lengthening of the biceps tendon to assess the possibility of tenosynovitis
what is the phalens test
compression of the median and ulnar nerve to assess the possibility of impingement the the wrist nerves
what is gamekeepers thumb
application of a values stress to medial jointlije at the base of the thumb to assess the possibility of a injury to the ulnar collateral ligament
what is the proximal end of the elbow
olecranon process
what is the lateral bone of the forearm
radius
what is the winged scapula test
flexion of the serrates anterior to observe for weakening of the muscle as indicated by a protruding scapula
what is the hawkings kennedy test
compression of the supraspinatus tension against the coracoamial ligament to asses the possibility of impingement of the subacromial bursa
what is the sc sprain test
application of posterior force to the clavicle to assess stability or the possibility of a sprain ti the sc joint
what is cronic subluxation
a partial dislocation of a joint
what are the diffrent types of fractures
greenstick, transverse oblique spiral compression impacted segmental stress
what is used to treat a dislocation
cast splint pain reliever surgery
what are common sprains
ankle knee wrist
what is the most common bone to be fractured
clavicle
what causes jersey finger
athletes bent finger gets caught in material of opposing player
what is the most common injury to a golfers shoulder
torn rotator cuff
what causes mallet finger
an unyielding object strikes the tip of the finger and forces it to bend further then it’s intended to go
what’s a volkmanns contracture
lack of blood flow to forearm
